Kim’s Salon

Been here a few times, and have gotten some OK haircuts. My female friend was unhappy with hers. I would recommend this place if you just need a basic haircut for cheap and need the convenience of it being near a bus stop, but if you’re going for a specific /​modern hairstyle, don’t expect too much. There’s a place that’s better and cheaper on Front St. And Montgomerys on Ocean is awesome. I’m not going back to this place, but if someone wanted a simple haircut I wouldn’t deter them from going.

I don’t know how I ended up with basically a shaved head when I showed them a picture of a faux hawk. Unfortunately I’m blind without my glasses so it appeared like I was getting a medium lengthen top, but when I put them back on I had basically a damn crew cut.

This is one of the top salons in town. Kim took the time to figure out what I wanted and executed it to perfection. Definitely my new place. You owe it to yourself to try this place.

This place is really awesome for a college student on a budget! $ 20 for a woman’s haircut. I have sleek Asian hair, so they did a wonderful job. I kind of walked in on a whim about 40 minutes before they closed. I was taken immediately and had Lee cut my hair. He asked me what I wanted and I told him anything with layers. He cut it quick and precise Andy liked the end result.
The reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars was because my hair wasn’t layered as much as I would’ve liked and I felt rushed, but overall, I still enjoyed the result and I would definitely go again!

I always hate haircuts, so I kept my expectations low. Did not love my haircut, but I never really do. Still trying to find a place that will impress me

HORRIBLE SERVICE!!! LEE IS SO RUDE!!! I went in for a consultation and the stylist was so rude! I requested for a specific color and he insisted another color was better and I didn’t like the color he was choosing. He then got upset and told me to Walgreens and use box dye and do it myself. He gave me attitude for no reason… all 3 Asians stylist ganged up on me and started being extremely rude to me… however I was not rude at all and they lost a customer… BeWARE They all have attitudes! Don’t go to this place, not only are they rude & try to rip you off but the stylist (guy) is so pushy and rude & will treat you bad! Worst salon I’ve ever been to and not to mention their unprofessional and the place is worn down! Last but not least the stylist guy is an amateur… if he knew better he would know that it doesn’t matter what he likes… what matters is satisfying the customer and making them happy! I can’t stress enough how horrible this place is…

I came to Kim’s Salon for the first time as a walk-​in and was seen promptly. The two young men waiting in front of me both got really sharp, hip fade cuts, so I had high expectations for the stylist. When it was my turn in the chair, I told him I just wanted a trim off my shoulder-​length bob to get rid of the split ends. I ended up leaving the shop with a pretty choppy, layered cut which is not what I wanted. It looks good but I’m bummed I lost so much hair…

Kim and Lee are both fantastic hairstylists and super friendly people! I’m a UCSC student and every time I stop in they are just as enthusiastic about cutting my hair. Excellent haircuts each time, from each of them (I’m a guy, by the way).

I have had 3 haircuts here and have been very happy each time. Kim takes time to ask what I want and makes suggestions to give my hair more body and a younger look. I felt really great when I left and have gotten many compliments on my hair. I have also had Lee do my hair for events and he does a wonderful job taming my wavy hair and making it look more polished. Thank you!

Thank you, Li, for a great cut! The salon is clean and efficient and friendly, as is Li. Kim’s Salon is a gem. (Pro tip: Bayview Elementary across the street lets out at around 2:30 or 3pm)

I went to the salon at 10am on a Saturday as a walk-​in for a lob haircut. I was greeted right away by Lee. He told me that it will be in an hour wait, and that Kimmy/​Kim will be cutting my hair. I left the salon to do some errands, and got there 10 minutes before 11am. Kimmy was in the middle of cutting another customer’s hair. She was courteous to let me know that she will be right with me. I was sitting in the cutting chair right around 11am. She is a very talented and thorough stylist. Got a $ 5 discount for being a first-​timer. My hair was shorter than I wanted. Realistically, the front of my hair was not long enough to begin with to match the lob look I was going for. Nevertheless, I walked out of there feeling sassy and refreshed with my new do. Got a compliment from a customer next to me and an employee there. I’ll definitely go back. I’m recommending my boyfriend to this place, and I highly recommend anyone who doesn’t want to pay more than $ 25 for a haircut. :)

I made a Unilocal account just to write this review.
I went in for a perm today, which went well (it was wavy, just how I wanted) but my A-​line hair cut is now a choppy, mangled W-​line. Lee told me he was going to «layer» a few hairs in the front, noting that my A-​line lacked depth. This seemed reasonable. But the minute his scissors hit my hair, he lopped off inches from the front. I now have awkward curly bangs that are too short to be tucked behind my ears, and I never even mentioned that I wanted anything cut. There are chunks of hair missing all over my head, and now the front half has completely flattened out. Lee was kind and professional but did not take the time to figure out what I wanted for my hair and I am very dissatisfied.

I’ve been going to Kim’s Beauty Salon for the past several years and have always received excellent service. Li gives the very best perms ever and today, for the first time, I had my hair professionally colored. I’ve been very apprehensive about this since I’ve heard some real horror stories from friends who’ve had some bad experiences in the past. But Li guided me through the process and I ended up with the best hair color I’ve ever had. All I did was show him a few pictures and he was able to produce the color exactly. I’m extremely pleased. I’d recommend Kim’s Beauty Salon and Li in particular to anyone for their beauty salon needs. Li rocks!

FOr pedicures, Kim’s is the BEST– by that I mean careful, gentle, knowledgeable nail care and very sanitary, follows all the state rules. You can’t go with a GF b/​c –only one chair, but I am always happy afterwards and my feet are not not easy to complete.

I’ve been going to SuperCuts my whole life and I’ve never met a barber who knew how to trim curly hair well. Untill today, I randomly go to this salon and the young lady did it perfectly. Unfortunately i forgot her name. Guys who have curly hair. This is where you NEED to go.

I came here for a haircut and eye brow wax last week. Normally I’m very picky about my hair — they always cut it a little too short, but I’m very happy with the result I had here. The service was excellent — Lee was quick and very friendly — he made me feel very welcome as a customer. I think they are offering nails as well, so I might have to try that next time.
Thank you Lee! I definitely will be back, even though it’s a little bit out of the way for me.
P. s can use student discount or Unilocal discount.

Li is a fantastic hairstylist. He is very conversational and fun to be around.
Don’t forget that Unilocal users get a 10% discount in their first visit.

Such a great haircut for an even better price! (I used the student discount) Lee was quick, professional, and friendly! I would recommend Lee to anyone! Love my new haircut :)

Lee gave me a hair cut and he definitely knows how to cut hair! He was very quick with layering my hair and making my hair feel lighter.
I also got my hair a little lightened with highlights. I have Asian hair and I always had my hair bleached before coloring but he assured me that it wasn’t necessary. Like I predicted, the hair color barely came out (only in my virgin roots but it disappeared three/​four inches down my hair) Although it was cheap, it wasn’t worth $ 95. That included the hair cut so I am not sure how much it would have cost separately.
I was really disappointed with the coloring but very impressed with the hair cut.
I would definitely come back for a haircut!

HOLY MOLY! I can’t believe my husband found me the best salon in town (he used to use Great Clips — ahhhhhhhhh!). I have blonde hair and needed low and high lights. Was a little insure as this is not a snobby salon… Lee was the best. My hair looks as good as ever! I’ve lived in Vegas, NY and SoCal and have never had a better job done for WAY LESS. Lee knows exactly what your hair needs, but if you want to go another way he’s cool with that as well. He cuts and styles my hubby’s hair just right. My kids love it here!!! All 5 (teens included) are more than satisfied. Plus when I went in for a styling for my vow renewal the owner, Kim, did a gorgeous side waterfall braid. No uppity personas, no glam interior that I am ultimately paying for, no newbies that screw up my hair, just experience and quality. I won’t be going anywhere else.